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George Childs with the Arcade Fire Department in Jefferson, Georgia died December 4, 2019, while on duty. Find out more about this incident at apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/fatalit...Members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire’s recruit class 129-19 have reached the final stage of their training.
During Operations Week at the Allegheny County Fire Training Academy, recruits were dispatched to mock scenarios that included live vehicle fires, rope rescues and medical calls. The 31 recruits battled flames shoulder-to-shoulder under the watchful eyes of their state-certified instructors.
The Training Academy has space for multiple scenario stations to be run at the same time, maximizing the recruits’ training experience. If a group of recruits are not working an active fire, they can be in the tower working a confined-space rescue.
With graduation a week away, the recruits are looking forward to the end of their training.
But first, they are focused on mastering the craft.
“I make sure to tell them what to look for at fires,” said Fire Instructor Craig Mahouski. “How to tell if a flash fire or backdraft is building up.”
The recruits started their 33-week training in April.
Graduation day is Friday, December 13, 2019.
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Robert White, Jr. with the West Stockholm Fire Department in West Stockholm, New York died December 5, 2019, while on duty. Find out more about this incident at apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-...